The epic battle of the British 1st Airborne Division at Arnhem has been told may times, but the account of their evacuation across the River Rhine is less well known. This book tells the story of how the Royal Canadian Engineers not only supported the Royal Engineers, but ferried the largest contingent of the Airborne troops across the flooded river under less than ideal conditions.returncharacterreturncharacterOne unit in particular, the 23rd Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, found lasting honor for their bravery and their expert handling of the rescuing Storm Boats. Unfortunately, glory came at a high cost to a unit that would soon earn the nickname, "The Storm Boat Kings."

From the Publisher:The battle of the British 1st Airborne Division at Arnhem has been told many times, but the account of their evacuation across the River Rhine is less well known. This book tells the story of how the Royal Canadian Engineers supported the Royal Engineers and ferried the largest contingent of the Airborne troops across the flooded river.